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ASTOKI A, OREGON :
FRIDAY FEP.RUAtt' 12. ISSi
THE OliCOON SHOUT LINE.
About last New Year's day a party
of surveyors from Portland suddenly
made their appearance at or near the
mouth of the Malheur river, in Ba
ker county, and commenced the sur
vey of a line near the ihouth of that
stream. running up it a distance of
112 miles to Crane's creek, which is
the outlet of Harney lake. At this
point they were met by another party
"oT"surveyors torn Coxvallis. The
surveyors refuse to tell who are their
employers, or what the objects of the
survey.
Of course these surveys mean some
thing; but-just what- they mean can
only be conjectured at present The
Oregon "Short Line has been built
into Oregon, and is known to be look
ing fpr an independent route to the
tidewater of the Pacific. A late Boise
Statesman says:
'The impression is daily gaining
tren'gth that it is Union Pacific
money which is building the Yaquina
and Corvallis road. Yaquina bay
offers splendid possibilities for a safe
and commodious harbor. All that is
needed to make it so is the expendi
ture of money; and of that there ia
no laok when an important object is
to be attained. Putting all the move
ments together, it begins to look very
much as if a close guess could bo
made at the route to be adopted for
the further extension of the Oregon
Short Line. It will very probably go
to the Pacific ocean by the route in
dicated above, whatever it may do in
other directions."
Some may think that if the Short
Line reaches the ocean through the
route above indicated, it will not need
the Baker City road, nor will it want
to come down the Snake river. But
these results do not necessarily fol
low. One object of Jay Gould, or the
Union Pacific company an object
overshadowing all others has been
to secure a portion- of the immense
trade which is destined to flow over
the Northern Pacific; and a road
-running from the mouth of Malheur
river, while it will undoubtedly be
good paying property, will not accom
plish this object It is not yet abso
lutely certain that Jay Gould has
acquired a controlling interest in the
Northern Pacific. If he has not then
it will be for the interest of the Short
Line either to cross Snake river at
the mouth of Burnt river, and finish
the Baker City branch road, or build
down the east side of Snake river to
Lawiston. Some facts have recently
come to the surface going to Bhow
that Gould has not yet got control of
the Baker City Branch road. If he
does not accomplish that object, then
he will construct a road to Lewiston
in the near future. At present all is
doubt and uncertainty on this sub
ject. The abova is from the Nez Perce
News of the 14th, and is copied ver
batim as an illustration of the feel
ings of upper country people regard
ing probable railroad movements.
Of course to us dwellers on the coast
the allusion in the Statesman con
cerning Yaquina bay provokes only a
smile. Any reasonable amount of
money that congress could appro
priate for that place would only dem
onstrate the impracticability of build
ing .a harbor where so little natural
advantage exists.
That the Short Line is casting
about for a tide water outlet is evi
dent That its managers are now cal
culating the relative advantages of
the several routes proposed is no less
evident
More than a year ago The Asto
rian, in discussing this subject, said
"The managers of the Oregon Short
Line will consult their best interests
by .following the Malheur up to Lake
Harney and across the headwaters of
the !Deschute3 to the eastern slope of
the Cascades. They will find there
rioh, tillable land, ready for the plow
of the settler.' Going on to the west
the track could cross either the Mac
kenzie or the Minto pass into the
Willamette valley, and from there to
Astoria."
From the News, now we learn that
the survey has been along the Mal
heur to Lake Harney; to follow out
the rest of the programme outlined
by this paper would, in the opinions
of many, redound to the best inter
ests of the management who control
that line.
Voii I, No. L of the San Frati
ciscaiiis on our desk. It is excellent
in eTery department To mention its
contributors and editors would belike
calling the roll of editors that made
Nevada hum in fhe old Comstock
"days.. Joe Goodman, than whom a
heartier, cheerier man never stuck a
paste-brush in an inkstand; Daggett,
Goodwin, "Mark Twain," and others
who made the Tirginia Enterprise
famous, are once more on deck with
sparkling thoughts; the silver
tongued Tom Fitch contributes an
eloquent article; Sam "Davis, of the
Carson Appeal, comes smilingly for
ward, and Arthur McEwen again
. jtunes his humorous lyre. The de
v lightful contrast to the hide-bound
arrogance of the Argonaut is refresh
ing, and that the San Franciscan
shall flourish is the wish of many
''fnousand's of its friends rom the
OdrbnaH&s to Cariboo.
t Senatob Shejdwt declares that it
is labor we are protecting, not capi
tal The majority of the people had
an idea it -vras the other way.
HAZLETON HALLUCINATION.
The little town of Hazleton in
Pennsylvania, which has been built
over an old coal mine, is, it is an
nounced, slowly sinking into the
depths beneath it A large number
of families have been compelled to
leave their homes. A hotel has die
appeared. The track of a railroad is
in danger, together with the tele
graph poles and whvs that run along
it How many Hazletons there are
all over the country. Hazletons not
built on worked out coal mines, but
on foundations still more unsubstan
tial! There are thousands of them
all oyer the country. They are in
every village. The country is full of
Hazletons, Hazletons in politics,
finance, business the whole world,
in fact, is one great Hazleton..
Mb. Abthub's presidential boom is
above ground in the Empire state. It
is as delicate as the little crocuses
which have just begun to shoot under
the snow and ice; but there is no
telling how vigorous it may become
after the showers of April and the
balmy sunshine of May have de
scended upon it The convention
will be held in June, the beautiful
month of roses. Mr. Arthur is an
expert in the political farming pro
cesses, and within the next ninety
days it is not impossible that he will
'have the finest plaut in the conserva
tory of the national convention. Like
the Widow Butler he seems to know
what he wants, although his manner
of asking for it is slightly different
One of the stories told to show the
value of presence of mind in times
of excitement and danger, is con
cerning some recent riots in New
Orleans. The mob was threatening and
increasing, and the local militia were
called out At a crisis in the affair
one of the citizen soldiers leveled his
musket at a prominent opponent,
when the man next to him struck up
the gun, exclaiming: "Don't shoot
that man nis lire s insured in our
office!"
NEW TO-DAY.
CONTRACT TO BE LET.
I?Ott 100 COKDS OF HEMLOCK BAKK.
For particulars inquire ai the Tannery
of C. LE1NKNAVEKER & CO.
22-1 m
Annual School Meeting.
JVtOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
H leal voters of School District No. is, of
Clatsop county. Oregon, that the anuu;il
school meeting for said district w 111 be held
at the school house lit said mstiict. to begin
at the hour ol iyt r. m on the first Monday,
being the 3d day or March, A. I). 1884.
This meet lug is called for the purpose of
electing one bchool Director for said district
to serve lor the term of thiee j ears ; also or
electing a School Cleric for said district to
serve ut the term of one ear; and the
transacting of any other business coming
befoie the meeting.
Dated iu me uity ot Astoria, uoumy oi
Clatsop. tatc of Oregon, this 2lst day of
February, A. D. 1S31.
C. W. SHIVELY.
DNtrict Clerk.
The Weekly Asiorian
OUT
TTrlfft 3MCoxTTl-ng;
In Wrappers read for Mailing.
Price, - - - Ten Cents.
DO YOU OWN A HORSE?
THEN' DOXT LET HIM SUFFERTHESE
cold nights when you can keep him
comfortably wanu with a
No. 1 New Horse Blanket
that you can get for a dollar and a half at
K. C. HOLDEN'S
Auction Koonvs.
Mrs. R. QTJINN,
GROGERltS AND PROVISIONS,
Crocbory and Glassware.
jSL DFul3JL Stools..,
NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY KKGEIVKD.
Northwest corner Squeiimqii.i and Main
Street. nt7-3in
The A 1
FjihI Sailing Schooner
"GEN. BANNING,"
ttston register, will leae Astoria, on. or
about
FEBRUARY 23. lfcKl.
FOlt
Cray's Harbor.
She will take freight at Portland, and on
her return from Port land will leave Astoria.
For fuither particular npplv to
J. II. D. G It AY. Astoria, Oregon.
For Rent.
k L AKGE, FI NE STOKE ROOM ADJOIN
ix. ing my ;lacc of business ; also part of
the entire upper floors it desired. For fur
ther particulars inquire of
RUDOLPH BAKTH.
Corner Olney and Squemoqua streets.
School Notice.
THE AfsNUAL MEETING OF THE LE
gal voters of School District No. 1. Clat
sop county, Oregon, will he held at the new
school building in said district, on Tuesday,
March 3, 16S1. at 7 o'clock p. ji for the pur
pose of electing one director to serve for
three years, and one clerk to serre for one
year.
Bv order of the Directors,
J. o. BOZORTH.
Clerk,
School District No. 1.
Clatsop County Or.
February 20, 1S1. dtd
Notice.
THIS IS TO INFORM ALL WHOM IT
mav concern that the busings formerly
known as riun Shine Co., iu the city of As
ioria Oregon, on Chenamus street opposite
the Tost office, and owned by Honir Fanp,
Wong Clxu, and Honi; Yin. ba been bought
by Hong Fang who will assume all the na
liillties of the Sun Sing Co., and will collect
all debts due the same, Hone Fong will
keep Chinese groceries, teas, fruits, etc.
Astoria Jan. 28th, 18&4.
TAX NOTICE.
RESIDENTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.
9 are hereby notified that the taxes for
the year 1883 iu siid district are uow due
and payable at the office of Badollet & Co.,
Upper Astoria.
J. E. HIGGINS,
Acting School Cleric
Astoria, February c, ISM.
I (111 s
mJkMfmO
Absolutely Pure.
This powder never varies. A marvel of
puritv, strength and w holesomeness. More
economical than the ordinary kinds, and
cannot be sold in competition with the mul
titude ot low test short weight, alum or
phosphat powders. Sold only in cans. Itov
al Baking Powdkr Co., jo; Wali-st. N. Y.
SPECIAL
AUCTI
VALUABLE
Seaside
Located in the Immediate
Vicinity of Already Im
proved Property.
The Favorite, and Most Fre
quented Seaside Resort
Of the Elite of Portland for
Many Years, and without
Doubt Affording the
Fines! Sea-bathing
Facilities and Summer Rec
reations on the
Oregon Coast.
INSTRUCTED BY
Messrs. BOZORTH & JOHNS,
I WILL ON
Saturday, February 23,
IK THE AFTER3fOO?f,
At 2 P. M.
Afltt IJS TOE EYEXSftG,
7 P. M.
At My Auction Rooms, Con
tinue to Soli
At Public Auction
A
LIMITED NUMBER OF LOTS,
Each 50x100 feet
In the First Addition to
Ocean Grove,
Immediately Adjoining the l'niuTt on
which is located the Well and
Favorably Known
CRIMES' SUMMER HOUSE.
In calling attention to the extraoi dinar
faorablc surroundings of the property of
fered for sale as a suti'iner resort.it is only
necessary to remind Astorians th.it it oilers
not only t he most fa orable faeilitio for ea
bathing, but also for hunting both bear and
elk, shooting, fishing and the healthy exer
cise of boat rowing on the Nccaniciim rner,
the western boundary of the plat comprising
the first addition to
OCEAN GROVE.
AS A IxWESTniKXT
Which must eventually prove highly re
mun rative in case present purchasers buy
on a speculation, it is only necessary to state
that lots in close- proximity to those now
offered for sale, have been sold for not Ies
than $100 each, and uill be. improved :nd
occupied this season by many of the pur
chasers, among whom are sucn well-known
gentlemen In this state as M. S. Burrell,
(Kuapp. Burrell & Co.. Portland), J. B. Con
gle, Esq. Portland, Geo. C. Sears (sheriff
Multnomah county). A. If. Johnson the
we 1-known cattle dealer, Portland, Hon,
Geo H. Durham. Hillsboro.Charle? Iviiowles,
Ksq., .1. O. Hauttiom. Esq., Geo. Stowell,
Hon. J. B. Kellogg, C. E. Sitton, E D. Mc
Kee. Esq., of KocLers. Meyer & Co.. C. P.
Hogue, Cashier Northwestern Sain-'s Bank.
Portland, and several equally prominent
Oregonians.
For further particulars enquire of Messrs.
Bozoitli & Johns, real estate ageuts, or
E.C.HOLDEN.
Auctioneer.
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.
AT MRS. GEO. HILLER'S. NEXT DOOR
to Weston Hotel.
Dissolution of Partnership.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
firm of Warren & Thompson is dissolved
by mutual consent, and all parties indebted
to the late firm will please make Immediate
settlement, and all parties having claims
against the firm of Warren & Thompson will
please present the same to H. C. Thompson,
at the old stand, for pavraent.
WARUEN and THOMPSON.
Astoria, February 1st, 18S1.
Executors' Notice.
THE COUNTY COURT OF CLATSOP
County, Oregon, having appointed the
undersigned executors of the last will aud
testament of Tniman P. Powers, deceased,
all persons having claims against said estate
are requested to present the same with the
proper vouchers, at the office of C. Leinen
weber. Upper Astoria, within six months
from this date.
C. LEINENWEBER,
WM. WADHAMS.
Astona, December 14, 1SS3.
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Yoii Are Sure
AT
THE
Leading
rlirSIPliiTP
or ASTOEIA.
CHAS. HEILBOKN.
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Hall, Office, Library, Parlor, Chamber
and DINING ROOM, in
WALNUT, CHEKRY, ASH, AND MAPLE.
We are without a doubt showing1 the Largest and Most Complete
line of CHAMBER SUITS in this city, unequaled in Design, Work
manship and Finish.
We Carry an IMMENSE STOCK OF CARPETS of All Designs
and Colors in
Body, Roxbury, and Tapestry Brussels, Three Plys,
Extra Supers and Ingrains.
FOSTER'S
THE
illiard Parlors
Are not excelled by any
north of San Francisco.
Nothing but the best
dispensed, and every
convenience for the com
fort of guests.
Imported Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
The Most Complete Establishment in Astoria.
AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE 0. R. & N. DOCK.
a mm Mi 3 iym 1 1 fmrmti
THE
NEW YORK
II
NOYELTY STORE !
Opposite the Parker Houe.
Headquarters for the Young
and the Old.
Books, Musical Instruments, Toys,
Stationery, and Novelties of
Every Description.
.ill tlie Lending: Publication?
of the Day.
Ask to he shown the Clariona, the latest
novel of mechanical ingenuity.
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New York Novelty
STOKE X r
to be Suited
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EXCHANGE.
and Giub Booms
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(HUME'S BUILDING.)
AttEXCY
Eed Crown Flour.
Guaranteed a Superior Article.
DEALERS
GRAIN,
MILL PEED,
POTATOES,
Country Produce, Etc.
-Consignments Solicited, and Advances
made on same.
PETER BLANKHOLM,
Dealer In
FINE CIGARS,
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC.
THE BEST BRANDS OF TOBACCO.
S3IOKEKS' ARTICLES.
Cor. Squemoqua and Olney Streets, Astoria.
Just Keceived Ex Walla Walla
500 Tons Seattle Coal.
COAL! COAL!
The Oregon Improvement Co.
Now have lor sale at the new Bunkers.
SEATTLE COAL
For Domestic use, clean, $7.30 per ton of
2.210 lbs.
For Steam use, average. Ss.50 per ton of
2,240 lbs.
For Steam use. screenings. $4.50 per ton of
I'JIU 105.
Also constantly on haud First-class
Cumberland Coal
For Blacksmith use, at market rates.
E. A. NO YES,
jaE20-3m Agent.
SflEiMVffl
FRAR& L.
Fresh Fruits
FACY GBOCERIES.
TEU apply to tlie Captain, or to
EMPIRE STORE
RE-OPENING !
Fine Goods Reduced Prices
Ladies desirous of procuring Goods
unequaled in Style and Pinish will
take pleasure in examining our
Stock of
SILKS, SATINS and DRESS GOODS.
IN THE
GENTS' FURNISHING DEPARTMENT,
Everything is Complete
and of the best.
PRAEL BROS.
Join! JL
DKALF.K
j?n-ta?w :vjwui
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
A General Assortment of
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Agents for
Magee Stoves and Kanges
The Best In the market.
I'lumatug goods of all kinds on hand. Jot
work done In a workmanlike manner.
PLUMBING.. GAS FITTING, AND CANNERY WORK
Attended to Promptly on Reasonable Terms.
Chemimus Street. A'cxt to C I.. Parker's Store.
ASTORIA, - - OREGOW.
THE NEW MODEL
P
A TTTT.T. STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND.
IE3. 3E.. BEA WJbJS,
Tu o doors east of Occident Hotel. ASTORIA, OREGor .
51. OL3EX.
J. GUSTAFSOX.
MARTIN OLSEN & CO.
KALEKS IN SSaT
FURNITURE S BEDDING.
Corner 3Iatn and. Squemoqua Streets. Astoria, Oresoa.
WINDOW SHADES AND TRIMMINGS; WALL PAPER ETC.
A Complete Stock.
PRICES AS CHEAP AS QUALITY WILL AFFORD.
AI.I. KIIV3. OF FUKWITUKi: BEPAIRED ATTD TARWISHED.
YOU CAN
TAKE THE CAKE!
And by
Ru)iugitat
F. B. ELBERSONrS
SEASiDE BAKERY
You will be sure that
It is worth taking.
Every Variety of
Fine Cakes and Confectionery
Special Inducements
For the Holiday Trade.
Candies, Christmas Tree Trim
mings, Etc.
The Best Quality of
Delivered every Morning
SEASIDE BAKERY,
r.B.EIiBEK80X, Proprietor,
That Hacking Cough can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We
guarantee it Sold by W. E. Dement.
PARKER.
Vegetables
STEADIER
ILiHA PAMER
Eben P. Parker, Master.
For TOWING. FREIGHT orCHAlt
11. B. PAEKEK.
ntgomery,
!'
rifagyfanoiinii
RANGE CAN BE HAD IN AS
TORIA ONLY OF
E. 1. UAWB8,
AGENT
CALL AND EXAMINE IT. YOU
WILL BE TLEASED.
E. R. HAWES Is also agent for the
fink patent Cooiii Stove
And other first-class stoves.
Furnace "Work. Stasa Fit.
t-inss. etc, a specialty
A. JOHN30X.
California Exchange
The best of California and Foreign
Wines and Liquors
Kept Constantly on Hand
Domestic and Foreign Clours of
the best Brands.
NATIONAL BREWERY BEER.
On Conconily between Benton and Lafa
vette streets,
in GEOKGE GORLIEE
I. W. OASE,
LMPORTKB AND WHOLESALE AND KX
TAIL DEALEE m
GEESAL MEBCHAME
Corner Chenamus and Caas streets.
ASTORIA -.-- OBEGON